Musical Instruments

After a performance, an admirer rushed up to Jascha Heifetz and gushed, "Oh, Mr. Heifetz, your violin made such a beautiful sound tonight!" Heifetz calmly picked up his violin case, held it up to his ear, and replied: "Funny, I don't hear anything."

P.S.: Still, it helps to have a good instrument.

This collection brings together bowed string instruments and their bows, chosen for players and collectors alike. Italian work leads, with antique violins from Florence, Milan and Vicenza alongside modern instruments from Cremona and Udine made in the 1980s and 2000s. Antique American violins, including New York work of around 1840, add another accent to the selection.

Bows make up a large share, with French, German and Italian violin bows, cello bows and Baroque-style swan-head models. Woods include spruce tops over maple backs, some flamed, as well as poplar and ebony, with gold mounts and horn frogs among the bows. Many bows come professionally set up, while some violins are offered as restoration projects, so each listing states its own condition.

What buyers of our instruments say

“An outstanding experience from start to finish. Christian was patient, communicative, and clearly passionate about the pieces he sells. He took the time to engage thoughtfully with my questions and made the entire…”
Chris, verified buyer, on Antique Cello 120 years old with Inlaid Monograms (sold)
“Hello, for the first time I risked buying such a thingthrough internet. But, I have to say, this shop is really worth to visit. Since now, I will regularly come back to see new offers.”
Anonymous, verified buyer, on Fine French Violin Bow – Concert Ready (sold)
“I love it. The entire process of purchasing this from a different country was very simple, and the seller was extremely communicative. UPS was horrible but DHL made up for it. Thanks”
Wei-En Tan, verified buyer, on Charles Nicolas Bazin Violin Bow – “Tourte” Model, Certified by Raffin (Paris) (sold)
“Vioara este minunată,stare generală și sunetul extraordinare!! Condițiile în care am primit-o de asemenea impecabile! Sunt foarte mulțumit!!”
N.S., verified buyer, on Brescia School Concert Violin – Professionally Restored, Baroque-Ready (sold)
“I recently bought a violin from here for my son and couldnt be happier. We were in a rush before his recital, and they went above and beyond to ship it out immediately at no extra cost. It arrived the very next day in…”
Anonymous, verified buyer, on Fine old concert violin "Hyeronimus..." | Beautiful sound, ready for concert play (sold)
“After such a great experience with the first violin I bought here for my son, I decided to get another one for my younger daughter. I received excellent guidance on which instrument would best suit her, and the violin…”
Anonymous, verified buyer, on Fine Antique Concert-Ready Violin – Inscribed "Baptista" (sold)